T In The Park Festival, Scotland - 11-13 July, 2008 |
Festivals - 2008 Festivals |
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They say that success often goes to one's head. Could it be that this has happened to the organisers of T in the Park in Scotland? Boasting a stellar line-up, ostensibly the festival would be difficult to dislike. Unfortunately, the organisers did their best to create a logistical and administrative nightmare for the fans, especially the campers. Completing the magical day were the Kings of Leon - who go from strength to strength with their music and performances - to the racous and eccentric Prodigy, who flicked between various hits including “Voodoo Doll” and “Breathe”, and finally REM donned the stage to push the audience into sing-along mode with their string of catchy down-tempo tunes. Mixed in with these bands were performances by the Zutons, the mad Australian dance-band Pendulum, Primal Scream and the amazing Powderfinger, once again hailing from Australia. Top 10 T in the Park Moments 1. Amy Winehouse Performs Only Amy Winehouse can get a crowd excited by the mere act of turning up. Yet so common is it for Ms. Winehouse to cancel shows due to "exhaustion", that fans often expect a no-show from her. Her performance was catchy, talented and kooky – testament to the fact that she is famous for a reason. 2. The Bitter Sweet Verve Richard Ashcroft of the Verve is no stranger to success, however it appears he is still a stranger to modesty. Before doing a stirring rendition of "Bitter Sweet Symphony", Mr Ashcroft asked fans the rhetorical question of whether they knew what it was like to write a classic song. It is a good thing he knows what it is like, I guess. 3. Eddy Grant Renaissance Eddy grant confirmed his current revival with a smattering of old hits amid new releases. 4. Powderfinger Bring the Weather The boys from Brisbane get more rock-focused by the year, which we can all be grateful for. One of the better sets of the festival, and on a sunny afternoon too. 5. Prodigy Pack a Punch The mad dance-rockers brought the festival to a stand-still. The performance of "Breath" was enough to take your breath away. 6. The Kaiser Chiefs Cause A Storm No band gets a crowd more excited than the Kaiser Chiefs, and this proved to be the case once again. 7. Buffalo Burgers Are the Business The buffalo burger stand in the gourmet food area did a roaring trade for a good reason. Try one at the next festival you attend. 8. The Chemical Brothers One of the most intense light shows on the planet, and some classic tunes to boot. 9. The Crowd Revolt Against the System The 80,000 strong crowd did everyone proud in an attempt to ignore the overly-vigilant security and festival bureaucracy, with the ticketing system being an absolute sham. Could it be that T in the Park's success has gone to its head? 10. REM Close How apt that one of the most successful bands of recent times close off on of the biggest festival in the United Kingdom. |